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Rincker taught English, art and drama to grades 6-8 at Hellgate Elementary. During lunch that day, she stepped outside to supervise the boys playing football to make sure no one got hurt.

Art Almquist recently ended a 28-year career at Tucson High Magnet School. The longtime drama teacher put on about 70 shows and taught more than 4,500 students during his tenure, TUSD says.